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PWU 153P

1976 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 153P
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body is general corroded and weak

bonnet is corroded and close to a failure

boot is corroded and close to a failure

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,079 miles

bonnet and boot is blistered and weak, rear wheel arches are blistered and weak, all shockers are weak, all tyres are perished and near to a failure, discs are corroded, fuel pipe is corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 73,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet and boot is blistered and weak, rear wheel arches are blistered and weak, all shockers are weak, all tyres are perished and near to a failure, discs are corroded, fuel pipe is corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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PWU 153P is a 1976 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWU 153P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 50 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWU 153P registered?

PWU 153P is a 1976 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 1976.

Is PWU 153P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWU 153P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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